Video: A Walk Through The Morning Market In Luang Prabang, Laos

Whenever I travel I really enjoy checking out local markets, especially in third world countries. Although we do have the occasional flea market in the US and there does seem to be a burgeoning revival of farmers markets and the like here, the vast majority of our shopping for food and other items is done at traditional stores in enclosed buildings, often surrounded by SUV’s in a giant parking lot. These places are certainly convenient, but they just don’t hold a candle to an open-air market where you walk around and see things more in the raw. The people who frequent these kinds of markets seem more connected to each other and to the items they purchase. It’s more ‘real’ and much more colorful.

In the video below I am walking through the morning market in Luang Prabang, Laos. Shelley was taking a cooking class with a chef that morning, and he brought us there to buy the ingredients they were going to use. As we walked through we saw several kinds of vegetables, fresh fish, dried seaweed from the Mekong just a few blocks away, all kinds of bugs to eat, a snake, honey combs dripping in honey, spices, clothing, tadpoles, flowers, poultry, rice, and on and on, all being bought by passersby. I think the video gives you a sense of what an outdoor, locals’ market is like, and I hope you enjoy it.

About Keith Hajovsky

Since 1985 I have traveled throughout much of the United States and to over forty different countries within five continents for both business and pleasure. As my friends and family will tell you, I love to travel and I love to help others travel. If you are looking for someone to help you out with your travel plans or if you need a personal guide, please let me know!

About Keith

Exploring and photographing different parts of the world is my passion, and I enjoy helping others do the same. Whether backpacking, staying in 5-star resorts or anything in between, I believe experiencing and interacting with other cultures enriches our lives and helps us to better understand the complex world we live in.